How much does an entertainer and performer make in San Diego?
$37,590a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,380 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,190 |
| Oxnard, CA | $34,320 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $126,100 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $123,200 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $118,800 |
| Musician and Singer | $106,400 |
| Technical Writer | $101,800 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $99,650 |
| Producer and Director | $99,520 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,180 |
| Film and Video Editor | $83,480 |
| Writer and Author | $82,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $18.07 ($37,590 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in San Diego than the national average?
No: $37,590 against $39,150 nationally, 4% less.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,150, so San Diego pays 4% less.
Where does San Diego rank for entertainer and performer pay?
28 of 39 metro areas with data.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.